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Biggles Aviation
A ginger-influenced Aviation named after the fictional book Biggles in Borneo about WWII flying heroes Ginger, Algy, and Biggles. Originally inspired by...
Michael Moynihan
1st June at 12:50
Is the amount called for Crème de Violette above correct? How does one measure 0.04 oz? I read the Measurements section and did not find any guidance. Thanks in advance.
26th June at 21:07
It’s 1/4 teaspoon.
11th April at 16:38
Amazing cocktail, I made it with "The King's Ginger" from my beloved store Berry Bros. & Rudd. The tiny splash of violette really goes a long way ...
22nd March at 11:55
Homemade ginger syrup w a splash of commercial ginger beer for the more brewed ginger flavour. Very pleasant indeed! Very recognisably an aviation with added south East Asian kick! As usual with local lemons had to tone it down for my palate. The touch of violette was spot on for balance. Can definitely see myself making this again.
26th February at 13:08
If I don't have the correct jigger, approximately how many dashes would equal 1.25ml?
26th February at 13:36
Hi Corrine. Please click "Read about cocktail measures and measuring" under the recipe above for more info. Sounds like you need an Easy Jigger!
14th January at 22:58
I had empress gin on hand, it was a beautiful with floral notes. Perfect for a cold winters day to reminisce about summer. Wondering if anyone has added some sparkling wine? Thinking it may elevate to a more party forward cocktail. Kind of like a French 75.
5th January at 01:05
Lovely mix of flavors, nice and floral despite how little creme de violette. Actually happened to have some homemade violet simple syrup on hand so used that as well. Was good at the full lemon juice but ultimately kicked it down in half to be more my preference.
18th June 2023 at 00:47
I found that despite the tiny amount of Violette, it overpowered the ginger - added an extra 5ml ginger; but then again, I love ginger
12th January 2023 at 05:32
increduble drink! Ugly color! Sadly, my creme de violette’s color is this ghastly black purple. Drink it heartily just with your eyes closed
28th February 2022 at 01:17
Great cocktail. Like the flavour hints that the ginger and Creme de Violette add. A wonderful anytime drink. Used Simon's Easy Jigger to get the measurements correct.
20th October 2021 at 19:24
Typsik sourstil. Även när franska citroner medhavda på flyget från Frankrike används, så smakar det parfym likt sour stilen tenderar göra. Drickbar, dock.
3rd May 2021 at 20:58
I’m very pleased to know, finally, how much a dash is: .315 ml!
4th May 2021 at 06:38
Approx 4 drops = 1 dash. Best to use pipette dropper as comes with some brands of bitters inc. Bob's Bitters.
4th March 2021 at 01:36
How does one measure 1/24 fl oz?
4th March 2021 at 08:19
I recommend you use our Easy Jigger to measure 1/24 fl oz (1.25ml). Otherwise, this is approx 1/4 a bar spoon.
Anonymous
31st October 2020 at 22:53
Not sure when the creme de violet got added but it’s perfectly nice without it (as per original recipe)
1st November 2020 at 09:21
Creme de violet added 24/Oct/20as as part of a project to remake cocktails with King's Ginger liqueur. Agreed, works well without.
22nd May 2020 at 00:39
Nice comparison to the classic aviation. I had Canton ginger so used that with pinnacle gin A liter flavor. Great drink very easy to ask for another.
12th January 2023 at 05:33
Canton and Hendricks for me, it was delicious.